Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Casa Loma, Midland

F

74th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 8 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Casa Loma is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 74th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (12 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy2.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library2.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,070
Median rent
$2,640
Median home value
$208,000
Household income
$61,200
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
75%
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What it's like to live in Casa Loma

Casa Loma is a neighborhood in Midland with about 3,100 residents, homes built around 1985, mostly owner-occupied (75%) and 71% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 74th of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Casa Loma

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Casa Loma

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,640, 84% higher than the Midland median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Casa Loma report card

Each grade compares Casa Loma with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D-

    Median rent $2,640, homes cost 3.4x income.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $61,200, 3.2% unemployed.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 352 violent crimes per 100k, 1,631 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 21 min, 9.4% work from home.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    6.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    22% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    75% of homes owner-occupied.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Casa Loma compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 75%9 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%7 points higher than Midland (93%)
  • Vacant homes: 2.4%4 points lower than Midland (6.7%)

Worse than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 88%35 points higher than Midland (53%)
  • Median rent: $2,64084% higher than Midland ($1,434)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%27 points lower than Midland (34%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CHenderson ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.5 mi
  • DAlamo Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD1.6 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in Casa Loma

Median rent in Casa Loma is $2,640 a month, 84% higher than the Midland median. A household would need about $106,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $208,000, 35% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,400 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent84% higher than Midland$2,640$1,434$1,403
Median home value35% lower than Midland$208,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Midland3.4x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent35 points higher than Midland88%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than Midland75%65%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Midland2.4%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland198519891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,400
Mortgage payment
$1,139
Property tax
$262
Median rent, for comparison
$2,640

Based on a $208,000 home in Casa Loma, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median household income32% lower than Midland$61,200$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Midland3.2%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Midland9.8%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points lower than Midland6.9%34%34%
Average commute6% higher than Midland21 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Midland9.4%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Midland0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Midland100%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Casa Loma

Under 1838%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6432%
65 and over5.5%
Race and ethnicity
White33%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Black5.2%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race4.4%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Midland

  1. 1A+GrafalandMedian rent $1,250
  2. 2A+Grandridge Park
  3. 3AKimber-Lea
  4. 4ATrinity
  5. 5ARanchland HeightsMedian rent $1,090
  6. 6ACountry Sky
  7. 7APlantation HillsMedian rent $1,400
  8. 8APark PlaceMedian rent $2,380

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FLoma VistaAustin
  2. D-Colony ParkAustin
  3. FHobbyHouston

Questions about Casa Loma

Is Casa Loma a good place to live?

Casa Loma is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 74th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Casa Loma?

Median rent in Casa Loma is $2,640 a month, 84% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $208,000, 35% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Casa Loma?

The closest rated public schools are Henderson Elementary (elementary, rated C), Alamo Junior High (middle, rated D) and Legacy High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Casa Loma name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.